Dolls beat screens for building children's social skills, study finds

What's the point of play? Is it simply a way to keep children occupied, or something more? For some, it's about learning ...

In 1959, Ruth Handler saw her daughter playing with paper dolls, which led to the formation of Barbie

Ruth Handler observed her daughter playing with paper dolls, realizing a gap in the toy market for adult female figures. This ...
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Latest Findings: Doll Play Prompts Children to Talk About Others’ Thoughts and Emotions

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced that Barbie and a team of neuroscientists at Cardiff University have released the latest findings from a multi-year study ...
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The hidden benefit of children playing with Barbie dolls

Playing with Barbie dolls can significantly enhance children's social skills and foster empathy, a new study has revealed. Researchers at Cardiff University discovered that engaging with dolls aids ...
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Playing with America's doll : a cultural analysis of the American Girl collection Emilie Zaslow

ELEC copy Purchased from the NMAH Library Endowment. Contents Dedication; Acknowledgments; Contents; List of Figures; Chapter 1: Introduction: Unpacking America's Doll; Overview; In the Business of ...